Comparison

Active Runway vs GeoCharts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Active Runway

This app simplifies runway calculations for pilots, offering quick and easy decisions in the cockpit. It displays the runway with the least crosswind based on available runways and wind direction, and can also pull airport weather to automatically calculate the preferred runway.

Highlights
  • Quick runway calculations
  • Least crosswind display
  • Airport weather integration
  • Automatic preferred runway calculation
  • Offline functionality
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When your workload is high, calculating the best runway for landing can be difficult. Active Runway makes it quick and simple. Built for pilots who need fast runway decisions in the cockpit, Active Runway is designed to be simple to use, easy to read, and fully functional without cell service. Just move the sliders to the available runways and current wind direction, then tap Calculate. Active Runway will display the runway with the least crosswind — that's it. New: Load any airport to pull current and forecasted weather, and Active Runway will automatically calculate the preferred runway for you. I hope you find this app helpful in the cockpit. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.

About

GeoCharts

Access U.S. IFR charts, airport diagrams, and flight procedures. Integrates GPS position onto charts for enhanced situational awareness during flights. Essential for pilots seeking precise flight information.

Highlights
  • U.S. IFR charts
  • Instrument approach plates
  • Airport diagrams
  • Geo-referencing with GPS
  • Situational awareness enhancement
  • STARs and DPs
Features
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GeoCharts: Your IFR companion for enhanced situational awareness. Instant access to comprehensive U.S. IFR charts, including instrument approach plates and dTPP-sourced airport diagrams, minimums, STARs, DPs, hot spots, and LAHSO. Innovative geo-referencing technology integrates your GPS position onto instrument approach plates for unmatched situational awareness during IFR flights. A must-have for pilots in training and seasoned professionals alike, GeoCharts is your trusted co-pilot for every IFR journey. Experience unparalleled IFR training with GeoCharts. Download now for precise and informed flight situational awareness. *Note: GeoCharts software is provided as is with no guarantee of accuracy or validity and should always use paper/electronic backups from other independent sources when conducting any flights. Do not rely on GeoCharts for official navigation or required documents. Always ensure suitable backups are available before use as this application is intended for situational awareness only. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GeoCharts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GeoCharts at 4.3 against Active Runway's 1.0. GeoCharts also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support. Active Runway's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GeoCharts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Active Runway asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GeoCharts holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoCharts has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Active Runway versus GeoCharts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActive RunwayGeoCharts
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLawrence MasulloSkyler Cuthbertson

Customer experience

Active Runway

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GeoCharts

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Active Runway

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GeoCharts

Subscriptions2
  • GeoCharts Pro$0.991 Month
  • GeoCharts Pro$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Active Runway free?
Active Runway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoCharts free?
GeoCharts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Active Runway or GeoCharts?
GeoCharts is rated higher. Active Runway averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GeoCharts averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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